- China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities Reuters
- ‘Salami slicing’: How China is trying to increase control in the Pacific CNN
- China’s Assertions of Authority Over Foreign Ships Near Taiwan Draw U.S. Rebuke WSJ
- UK, Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of Taiwan AP News
- China's 'law enforcement' in waters east of Taiwan draws pushback Nikkei Asia
Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas – The Guardian
- Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas The Guardian
- Live updates: Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela CNN
- Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, Politico
- Venezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared Al Jazeera
- Earthquakes Clobbers Venezuelan Capital, Toppling Buildings as People Scramble to Safety WSJ
Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas – The Guardian
- Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas The Guardian
- Live updates: Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela CNN
- Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, Politico
- Venezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared Al Jazeera
- Earthquakes Clobbers Venezuelan Capital, Toppling Buildings as People Scramble to Safety WSJ
Venezuela earthquakes live: Tremors of 7.5, 7.2 kill 32, injure hundreds
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.
Duck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban
World’s sixth-most famous duck falls short of dream
Two-year-old must watch Czechia game from distance
Merlín the duck’s bid to see his beloved Mexico live has hit a snag after he was barred from El Tri’s match with Czechia on Wednesday.
Merlín has become a folk hero in Mexico after becoming a symbol of El Tri’s World Cup campaign on home soil. His fans had launched a campaign for Merlín to attend Wednesday’s match alongside his human family. But his journey was cut short by Fifa regulations.
Continue reading...Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says – Reuters
- Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says Reuters
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy declares 40-day Russia blitz to ‘influence the aggressor state’ The Guardian
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he approved 40-day campaign to 'influence' Russia to end the war Reuters
- Zelenskyy Orders 40-Day Campaign to Influence Russia to End War Bloomberg.com
- Zelenskyy approves 40-day security service operation aimed at pushing Russia to end its war Українська правда
Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, U.N. commission says – The Washington Post
- Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, U.N. commission says The Washington Post
- Israel deliberately targeting children in ongoing genocide against Palestinians, UN commission finds CNN
- U.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide The New York Times
- UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's remarks at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict Unicef
- UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claim AP News
Morocco come back after historic Haiti goals to reach World Cup last 32
Despite bowing out without a point in first World Cup since 1974, Haiti twice led against 2022 semifinalists Morocco.
How to cope in a heatwave – according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit
Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit.
Vinicius nets twice and Neymar returns as Brazil ease by Scotland
Brazil beat Scotland as Vinicius Jr scored first two goals and Neymar returned to seal top spot in World Cup group.
Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests – Al Jazeera
- Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests Al Jazeera
- Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests Reuters
- Kenya 25 June protest: Police block key roads in Nairobi ahead of Gen Z demonstrations BBC
- Kenyan police block roads around the country’s capital ahead of anti-government protest AP News
- Gen Z protest illegal, Nairobi police boss says Daily Nation
Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests
Families of those killed and missing say investigations have stalled as accountability remains out of reach.
Venezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared
US Geological Survey says casualties could range from 10,000 to 100,000 people.
Iran war live: US vows to defend Gulf interests; Israel kills 2 in Lebanon
Rubio promises to protect Gulf interests in talks with Iran, as Israel says it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Trump slams NATO over lax participation in Iran war in talk with Mark Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte points to use of US bases in Europe as he stresses support for US war on Iran.
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOC
Olympians from both the summer and winter games can apply for $10,000 grants after competing.
Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
Trump White House requests $87.6bn in spending, including for Iran war
The request is likely to face an uphill battle in Congress, which voted a day earlier to rein in Trump's war powers.
Magnitude 7.2 quake hits northern Japan – The Japan Times
- Magnitude 7.2 quake hits northern Japan The Japan Times
- A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered AP News
- 4 injured as M7.2 quake hits northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning Japan Wire by Kyodo News
- Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning Reuters
- A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan PBS